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Monday, July 20, 2009

Learn how to live long and well at Institute on Aging

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The University of Southern Indiana's second annual Mid-America Institute on Aging, "Living Long, Living Well," will provide practical tools and ground-breaking information related to successful aging. Presented by the USI College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Southwestern Indiana Regional Council on Aging (SWIRCA), with additional support from St. Mary's Medical Center, the event will be held Wednesday-Thursday, August 12-13, in the Health Professions Center at USI.

The target audience for the conference is older adults, family members, caregivers, nurses, social workers, employees working in long-term care settings, nursing home administrators, occupational therapists, dental professionals, and case managers.

On Wednesday, August 12, Dr. Karen Wolfe, an international speaker, author, and wellness coach, will present the keynote address, "Successful Aging - Scientific Discoveries for Increased Longevity and Enhanced Quality of Life." Mark Laker, an educator with the Indiana Department of Health, will present the plenary session, "Wellness and Humor: Let's Get Personal."

The keynote address on Thursday, August 13, will be presented by Bob Hornyak, director of the Office of Core Programs within the U.S. Administration on Aging. Hornyak will present "Modernizing the Older Americans Act: Partnerships and Opportunities." International speaker and author Abby Shields will present "Life Happens! Embracing Life's Inevitable Changes," in the plenary session that day.

Each day, participants will choose from morning and afternoon sessions in six categories: living well, care-giving, activity, environment, legal, and healthcare. Topics include living your best life, legal tips for care-givers, long-term care planning, yoga, Tai Chi, caring for persons with Alzheimer's, elder-friendly communities, living with diabetes, aging in a faith community, home modifications, and much more. There also will be an exhibit hall with representatives from more than 30 area organizations.

The cost of registration by July 29 is $140 for both days and $75 for one day. Retirees and students may attend at a cost of $50 for both days and $25 for one day. After July 29, registration increases to $160, $85, $60, and $30, respectively. For more information or to register, go to health.usi.edu/cont_ed/conferences.asp or call 800/467-8600 or 812/464-1989.


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